Stay-Loc's at deck level or at top?

[rcassano]

I'm re-rigging a Baba 40 and would like to use Sta-Lok's for one end of the wire shrouds. Is it better to use the Sta-Lok fittings at the deck level and swage fittings at the top or the other way around? Years ago I was told that the constant exposure to salt washing along the deck is not good for swages so the Sta-Lok's should be at the deck. But, someone recently told me that this thinking has changed over the years. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.